Teen Accused of Deadly Taylot Swift Dance Class Faces Terrorism

In July, 18-year-old Axel Rudakubana was charged with three counts of murder and 10 counts of attempted murder. a violent stabbing One Taylor Swiftthemed dance lesson southportEngland. New evidence uncovered during the police investigation into the attack led to two new charges, including one under the Terrorism Act.

After searching Rudakubana’s home, police allegedly discovered a PDF file titled “Military Studies in Jihad Against Oppressors: Al Qaeda Training Manual.” Independent. As a result, terrorism charges were filed against him. Authorities also revealed that Rudakubana allegedly produced the deadly poison ricin, which carries its own payload for biological toxin production.

Merseyside Chief Constable Serena Kennedy said: “At this time, Counter Terrorism Police have not declared the events of 29 July as a terrorist incident.” “The matter for which Axel Rudakubana is charged under the Terrorism Act does not require the determination of motive. “In order for an event to be declared a terrorist incident, motivation must be provided.”

Dr. from the UK Health and Safety Agency. Renu Bindra stated that there was “no evidence that any victims, responders, or members of the public were exposed to ricin as part of or following the incident.” Three children named Bebe King (6), Elsie Dot Stancombe (7) and Alice Aguiar (9), was killed in the deadly attack. Eight other children and two adults were seriously injured, while the others were in critical condition.

Rudakubana’s trial is tentatively scheduled to begin in January 2025.

“Following the announcement of the new charges today, I wanted to reassure the people of Southport and Merseyside that we are determined to deliver justice for the families of Bebe, Elsie and Alice, the 10 victims injured at Hart Space, Southport and the 16 others who were there that Monday in July. “ Kennedy said. A few weeks after the incident Swift I met two people person who survived the attack.